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Fottler, Fiske, Rawson CV 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
All our Shrubs are large, vigorous and well rooted. 
Rhnibl)ery is one of tlie neccssificis of the lionie garden and lawn decoration, for scarcely a house is to be found with¬ 
out .sf)ine planting of this sort. Shrubs can bo scdected tnat will bloom consecutively from early Spring until late Fall. 
The planting of shrubs is usually done in the Spring, but we recommend planting in the Fall as well as Spring. Ready 
for delivery March to M.ay — Octolx-r and Novemlxir. 
Shrubs sent by express only. Where there is no express office, and it is necessary to send by Parcel Post, 
we will, upon application, advise the amount needed for postage. 
ARALIA pentaphylla. (Five-leaved Aralia.) A grace¬ 
ful shrub, with arching, spiny branches and bright 
green, shining foliage. F.xcellent on rocky hanks and 
slopes. Each 50c. and 7Sc. 
ALMOND, Double Pink. The very doulile rose-colored 
flowers are borne in great profusion, fairly covering 
the branches. Blooms in May. 4 ft. high. Each 
50c. 
Double White. Similar to preceding, except that the 
flowers are pure white. Each 50c. 
ALTHEA. (Rose of Sharon.) Valuable on account of 
their blooming in late Summer. 
Double White. Nearly pure white. Extra fine. 
Each 50c. 
Double Red. Bright rosy red. Each 50c. 
Variegata. Foliage hand.somely variegated. Flowers 
double, deep purple. Each 75c. 
AZALEA mollis. (Chinese Azalea.) A handsome dwarf 
species of especial beauty for massing and very hardy. 
Flowers bloom in early Siiring and are unsurpassed 
for i)rilliancy of coloring. We offer here both red and 
yellow. Fine bushy plants with 20 to 30 buds. 
Each $1.00. 
Pontica. (Ghent Azalea.) Unequaled for variety of 
color and the grandest of the early Spring flowering 
idants. Beautiful effects ijroduccd by massing these 
in beds. Large-flowering plants in orange pink, red, 
white and yellow. Each $1.00. 
Yodogama. This is one of the most valuable introduc¬ 
tions of recent years. Brought from Japan. It has 
adapted itself to our soils as no other variety of Azalea. 
We have watched the growth of this plant for several 
years, and <’an highly recommend it for general i)lant- 
ing. The leaves arc long, narrow, and flark glo.ssy 
green in color, resembling the Rhododeinlron, though 
much smaller. Habit of growth somewhat .spreading. 
Flowers double light violet, completely covering the 
plant and remaining for a long season. 10 to 12 in., 
$1.00, $10.00 per doz.; 12 to 18 in., $1.50, $15.00 
per doz. 
BENZOIN odoriferum. (.Spice Ru.sh.) A strong-grow¬ 
ing shrub, with bright green foliage; flowers yellow 
appearing before the leaves; has red, oblong' spiev 
berries, bark is aromatic. Each 50c. 
BERBERIS. (Barberry.) Excellent for hedging. Rlonm« 
in the bummer, and the flowers are succeeded bv 
bright-colored fruit lasting till early Winter Speci¬ 
men plants of the following. Each 50c., doz $5 oo 
vulgaris purpurea. A choice variety with' purple 
loliage and nnc for massing. * 
Thunbergli. Foliage drooping and turning in Fall tc 
orange and crimson. Berries very numerous and 
bright red. See, also, Hedge Plants. 
BRIDAL WREATH. See Spiraea prunifoUa. 
CALYCANTHUS floridus. (Carolina Allspice.) Fine 
riossy foliage; pineapple-scented, chocolate- 
colored flowers all Summer; leaves dark green above 
and pale graj-ish green Iieneath; a favorite shrub 
Each 50c. 
Mastacanthus. (Blue Spira'a.) One 
of the best Fall-blooming, low-growing shnibs, nnth 
flowers of rich lavender blue. In New England the 
tops are cut back by the Winter, necessary to protect 
with some covering. Each 50c. 
CHIONANTHUS Virginica, (White Fringe.) One of 
the mo.st ornamental of shnibs, producing racemes of 
fringe-like flowers. June. Each 50c., doz. $5.00, 
CLETHRA alnifolfa. (Sweet Pepper Bush.) Shrub with 
rich green foliage ami spikes of fragrant yellowish- 
white flowers throughout the season. It thrives in 
shady, damp places. Each 50c. 
CORNUS alba. (Siberian Dogwood.) Shrub with erect 
stem, good clean foliage and bright blood-red branches; 
useful for shrubberies. Each 50c. 
Mas, or mascula. (Cornelian Cherry.) Handsome 
shrub of dense growth, with glossy foliage; very at- 
tractiv’e in early Spring with its yellow flowers, and 
again in the Full with shining scarlet fruit. Each 50c. 
sanguinca, var. elegantissima variegata. One of 
the finest variegated shrubs; slow-growing; leaves 
broadly margined with white, contrasting strongly 
with the deep red bark. Each 75c. 
Deutzla gracilis 
CYDONIA Japonica. (Japan Quince.) A shrub w'ith 
spreading spiny branches. Glossy leaves; flowers are 
a deep scarlet, in clu.sters. The quince-shaped, 
fragrant, golden-yellow fruit remains a long time in 
Summer. Each 50c. 
DAPHNE Cneorum. A hardy evergreen plant, forming 
with the closely set glossy narrow leaves a most beauti¬ 
ful carpet effect. Blooms from May till late Summer. 
Flowers are bright pink, borne in clusters and very 
fragrant. Each 75c. 
DESMODIUM penduliilorum. (Sweet Pea Shrub.) A 
most magnificent shrub, being covered from first of 
September till frost with red pea blossom in enormous 
quantities, 4 ft. Each 50c. 
